Meta-analysis finds no significant association between statin use and sarcopenia in older adults
Large review finds no clear link between statin use and muscle loss in older adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 9,080 older adults from European and Asian populations found no statistically significant associati…
A large review of over 9,000 older adults found no clear link between taking statins and losing muscle mass or strength.
CBD oil shows no surrogate evidence of drug interactions with opioids or benzodiazepines in advanced cancer patients
Study finds CBD oil did not increase side effects when taken with certain cancer medications
A randomized controlled trial in advanced cancer patients found no evidence from surrogate measures that CBD oil increased adverse effects o…
Advanced cancer patients taking CBD oil alongside pain and mental health drugs did not experience increased side effects or drug interaction…
Qualitative study identifies themes influencing adherence to foot strengthening in older adults
What helps older adults stick with foot-strengthening exercises?
A qualitative component of an RCT explored factors influencing adherence to a 12-week supervised foot strengthening program in 12 older adul…
Older adults stick with foot-strengthening exercises best when they get clear trainer instructions, helpful materials, and flexibility in th…
Interprofessional medication review shows non-significant improvement in prescribing appropriateness for older ED patients
Medication review for older emergency patients did not show clear benefit over standard care
A randomized controlled trial of 151 older adults admitted to an emergency department found that a structured, patient-oriented, interprofes…
A structured medication review for older emergency patients did not show clear benefit over standard care in improving prescription safety.
Sarcopenic obesity prevalence is 28% in adults with advanced knee OA and severe obesity
Sarcopenic obesity found in 28% of adults with severe knee osteoarthritis and obesity
A cross-sectional baseline analysis of a pilot RCT (n=50) found sarcopenic obesity prevalence was 28% among adults with advanced knee OA and…
Nearly one-third of adults with severe knee arthritis and obesity have low muscle mass, leading to worse walking distance, function, and qua…